1. I would advise the client that this is an appropriate design and should be adopted. This is because their estimates are lower than the expected costs of the project. In addition, they have experience in this field. I would recommend alternative if the terms stated in the alternative are better than those of Design and Construct firm. If no better alternative is available then it should be adopted.
2. I would decline this offer. Novation is replacing one person or party with another in a contract or replacing a contract with another. I would send the client a copy of the ...